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Our top choices for South Island guest houses

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1. Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
4.0 star property
Mount Cook
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (436 reviews)
"Location is prefect for Mount Cook, view is beautiful. We are happy to stayed one night before go hiking. There is big kitchen in upstairs and large rest area."
United States
Binglin
The price is £131
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
Executive Apartment, Beach View | Balcony

2. Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
3.0 star property
Curio Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (380 reviews)
"This accommodation is excellent, great location and very spacious"
United States
Tomas
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Free WiFi, bed sheets

3. Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier Lodge
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (364 reviews)
"Nice lodge in a great place."
Finland
Kaius
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Fox Glacier Lodge
Front of property

4. Waikawa House

Waikawa House
3.5 star property
Waikawa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (43 reviews)
"Great place to stay, clean, easy acceas and near to sites"
Australia
Amanda
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Waikawa House
Bar (on property)

5. Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation

Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
4.0 star property
Arrowtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (176 reviews)
"One of the best places to stay in South Island loved everything about this place! 💖 thank youui"
Australia
Natia
The price is £157
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
Front of property

6. Top of the Town

Top of the Town
3.5 star property
Picton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (209 reviews)
"Lovely little spot, easily walkable to food and shopping, very friendly hosts. "
United States
Ashley
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Top of the Town
Property grounds

7. Lake Brunner Longhouse

Lake Brunner Longhouse
3.5 star property
Moana
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Quiet location"
Australia
Roger
The price is £56
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Lake Brunner Longhouse
Beach/ocean view

8. Cave Rock Guest House

Cave Rock Guest House
3.0 star property
Sumner
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"lovely room and location close to beach snd shops. Friendly and engaging host would go back"
New Zealand
alan
The price is £68
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Cave Rock Guest House
Front of property

9. Sennen House

Sennen House
4.0 star property
Picton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"Beautiful B&B in Picton. Lovely host. Comfortable and peaceful stay. Good breakfast & comfy bed."
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is £130
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Sennen House
Exterior

10. The Gables B&B

The Gables B&B
3.0 star property
Picton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (50 reviews)
"Love the relaxation of a homey spot"
United States
Melissa
The price is £149
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
The Gables B&B
Exterior

11. Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat

Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat
2.0 star property
Twizel
The price is £281
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat
Front of property

12. Gunyah Country Estate

Gunyah Country Estate
4.0 star property
Windwhistle
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (56 reviews)
"Great historic homestead very welcoming and warm. Breakfast was excellent. Access to Mt. Hutt and Methven was easy. Very enjoyable stay."
Australia
jenny
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Gunyah Country Estate
Superior Studio, 1 Bedroom (Interconnected Studio) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

13. Superior Dunedin Apartments

Superior Dunedin Apartments
3.0 star property
Fairfield
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (100 reviews)
"Hassle free booking and very cheap"
Australia
Richard
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Superior Dunedin Apartments
Interior

14. Drifters Inn

Drifters Inn
3.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (553 reviews)
"Great location, friendly and quiet"
Australia
john
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Drifters Inn
Food and drink

15. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (745 reviews)
"good location, helpful staff. Great place to stay"
Australia
Suzannah
The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Sails Nelson
Property grounds

16. Archer House B&B

Archer House B&B
4.5 star property
Westport
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (95 reviews)
"Kitchen was extremely well supplied with everything we needed"
Canada
Amanda
The price is £125
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Archer House B&B
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

17. The Stables Dunedin

The Stables Dunedin
3.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Wonderful Stay. Close to Octagon Soaps etc outstanding"
New Zealand
Ian
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
The Stables Dunedin
Exterior

18. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
3.5 star property
Appleby
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Ideal for what we needed, cute lil place, everything was easy with thoughtful touches."
New Zealand
Anonymous traveller
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
Front of property

19. Falcons Nest

Falcons Nest
2.0 star property
Cromwell
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (67 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable beds, friendly staff, good price. "
Australia
Matt
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Falcons Nest
Superior Double Room | Lake view

20. Lakewood Lofts

Lakewood Lofts
3.0 star property
Te Anau
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (57 reviews)
"Was a great stay. Right on the lake (Lakeview room) and an easy walk into town."
Australia
Andrew
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Lakewood Lofts
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel and very friendly staff. Great food at their restaurant. My only suggestion would be a better selection for breakfast and better temperature control in the room. A wonderful place to stay otherwise."
Thurston 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

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Lowest Price
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